§ 635.100. Uniforms And Badges.

A. 

The private security operator shall provide patches, insignia and emblems for its employees which act as private security officers and a private security officer shall return these patches, insignia, and emblems within seven (7) days of termination of employment.

B. 

All private security officers employed by a private security operator shall wear uniforms while on duty; except, that a private security officer may wear civilian clothes while on duty at a single premises.

C. 

A private security uniform consists of a hat or cap, shirt, optional jacket, trousers or skirt, shoulder patch containing the name of the private security operator, and badge. The badge must be attached over the left breast pocket of the shirt and jacket and on the front of the hat or cap. When approved by the Chief of Police, a private security officer may wear fatigues or coveralls for certain types of duty. The uniform shall not resemble a uniform of the Blue Springs Police Department and must be approved by the Chief of Police.

D. 

A private security operator shall submit to the Chief of Police two (2) passport size color photographs of the uniform, badge, and hat or cap to be worn by their employees, one photograph being a front view and the other a left profile showing the shoulder patch.

E. 

A private security officer shall not wear a metal badge or cap device, and shall not wear a rank designation on their uniform.

R.O. 1996 § 635.100; CC 1968 § 17 1/2-10; Ord. No. 775 § 10, 3-17-1975